The central storyline in The Cup is the ice hockey game the children planned for New Year's Eve while their parents entertained their guests. The preparations started early that morning since they had to shovel a lot of snow from the street and sidewalks to...

Dawn of Ra by M. Sasinowski, Book One of the Blood of Ra Prequel, is a compelling and engrossing story that explores Horus’ early life. Horus, born Heru-pa, is on the brink of his converge where he will take up his true name as Prince...

Jewbilly is a hilarious, well-paced tale about how young Yosef Bamberger finally enters manhood. Twelve-year-old Yosef and his orthodox Jewish family live happily in 1970s New York. But a year before Yosef is due to have his much-anticipated Bar Mitzvah, Yosef’s father, Murray, moves the...

Quinn is ready to start her perfect summer. She's secured a spot at Fullerton Castle in the archives department. Fullerton Castle is also a tourist destination, with a gift shop and medieval reenactors. Quinn's best friend Frankie will be working in the gift shop so...

Sheela Word spins a tale of living without modern technology in her book All You Need. Luisa Morales is taking her daughter to Oregon to stay with her father, Dirk Farone, for the summer. While Teresa “Terry” Morales spends time on the farm, Luisa will...

Boy to Successful Man: A Roadmap for Teens & Young Adults, by Rico Austin, Ph.D., and Dr. Suave Powers, is more than a book. This guide is a tool of wisdom and good choices that young boys and girls can carry with them and use...

Good Pals by Michael C. Barrett is a young adult novel that alternates between the perspectives of two teenaged outcasts, Nick and Rachel. Nick is working on a long-term plan to ask his crush to the Spring Fling, but he still has months to go....

Pledged by Louise G White is the third book in the Gateway series. The main character, Carolyn, has had a lot to deal with, including alternate dimensions, demons, and a world of magic. Carolyn is counting the days until she can return home, but of...

The Marquis' Daughters: In the Shadow of the Guillotine tells the tale of two daughters of a noble family trying to survive the French Revolution with its thirst for the rolling heads of royals and nobles and its hoarding of bread. These sisters belonged to...

The Thief of Roseland by Jim Pugmire is a mystery, an adventure, and a most pleasant read. From the beginning, the scene is set, and the characters are brought to life. The author sets the tone for the story and maintains a steady pace throughout,...